Archived News
Travel and Tourism Students Enjoy Lobster and Fillet Steak on a Luxury Cruise Ship
Twenty-three BTEC National Diploma and BTEC First Diploma Travel and Tourism students spent a day in Southampton docks on board the luxury cruise liner Saga Ruby. The ship had arrived in port that morning after completing a three month world cruise.
Braintree College Looks to the Future
Following the commissioning of the Strategic Options Review by Braintree College Corporation and the Learning and Skills Council Essex, the Corporation has agreed to give serious consideration to exploring the case for merger with one or more partners.
Child Care Students Return From an Experience of a Lifetime
Eighteen students studying the CACHE Diploma in Child Care at Braintree College and three members of the Child Care teaching team have returned from a successful 15-day study visit in India.
All Pass Grades for Child Care Students Who Took Their Final Exam Four Months Early
Second Year CACHE Diploma Child Care and Education students at Braintree College who took their final exam four months early have all achieved pass grades.In January this year twenty-one students sat the three hour written paper which can also be taken in May.
College Fancy Dress 'Footnet' Tournament Raises £250 for Sport Relief
On Thursday 20 March students and staff at Braintree College raised £250 for Sport Relief when they took up the sporting challenge of a fancy dress 'Footnet' tournament in the College's Sports Hall.
e2e Students do Sport Relief
On Thursday 13 March 2008 thirteen e2e students organised and took part in a sponsored 1 mile walk/run and raised over £200 for Sport Relief.
Child Care Students Visiting Schools in GOA Providing Education for Street Children
Nineteen CACHE Diploma and BTEC Diploma Child Care Year 2 students from Braintree College have embarked on a 15 day study visit to Goa on the western coast of India.
Travel and Tourism Students' Residential in the Caribbean
At the end of February twenty-two Braintree College BTEC Travel and Tourism students returned from am eight day study trip to the Caribbean which saw them visit Cartagena, Colombia and enjoy a boat trip up the Panama Canal and out into the Pacific Ocean.
Quilting Workshop at Braintree College Riverside Club
One of the UK's leading amateur quilt makers led a workshop for needlecraft students at Braintree College Riverside Club. Quilter Pat White, who is based in South Wales, brought examples of some of the 170 beautiful quilts that she has created.
Jack Petchey Foundation Achievers Awards Scheme
Braintree College is pleased to announce that it is taking part in the Jack Petchey Foundation Achievers Awards Scheme. The Jack Petchey Foundation was established by the successful East London entrepreneur, Jack Petchey, in 1999.
